Accountant - AR & Fixed Asset

Nathan HR Human Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction materials company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accountant to handle Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have 3–5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include managing customer accounts, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, specifically in Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in financial analysis and report preparation using advanced tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer accounts to ensure timely invoicing and collection of outstanding payments.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register per accounting standards.
• Prepare financial and management reports with insights on accounts receivable trends.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong working knowledge of Power BI

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent communication and client-handling skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

A well-established construction materials company operating in the UAE since 2010, specializing in waterproofing and building envelope solutions. The company serves major commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects across the UAE and GCC, with local manufacturing, strong technical support, and a solid project portfolio.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in accounting, specifically in Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI for financial dashboards and analytics.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Oversee customer accounts to ensure timely invoicing and collection of outstanding payments.
• Review, post, and maintain invoices, receipts, and journal entries with high accuracy.
• Perform regular reconciliation of AR ledgers to ensure completeness and correctness.
• Prepare AR aging reports and actively follow up on overdue balances.
• Coordinate with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing discrepancies and disputes.
• Maintain effective communication with clients to support smooth collections and strong working relationships.

Fixed Assets Accounting

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Record asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation accurately and on time.
• Conduct periodic physical verification of fixed assets.
• Support capitalization and project accounting related to manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and IFRS requirements governing fixed asset management.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze financial and management reports using Advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Provide insights on accounts receivable trends, cash flow forecasting, and asset utilization.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist internal and external auditors by providing required schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.